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Thanks to E bay- British Army Badges
I know we moan about E bay on a regular basis but courier has just delivered a copy of Robin Hodges book "British Army Badges " which I won for a total of £34 inclusive of p and p.
It is a book I have been meaning to acquire for some time but have been reluctant to buy a new copy as my collecting interest is earlier than the dates of most of the insignia shown. Whilst so far I have only had a flick through the book, the illustration seem excellent and the condition of the copy , which the seller described as almost mint, is as described. A great reference book and when I looked at what copies are selling for on Abebooks, I nearly fell off my chair. P.B.
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Interested in all aspects of militaria/military history but especially insignia and history of non regular units with a Liverpool connection Members welcome in my private Facebook group “The Kings Liverpool Regiment ( 1685-1958 )” |
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Peter,
Well done. Copies are still available from the author at £42.50 post free! http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/courthillf...88.m1543.l2654 Tim
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Thanks Tim,
I wonder if the booksellers on Abebooks selling copies at £100 plus up to £282 know ? https://www.abebooks.co.uk/servlet/S...dges&kn=&isbn= The more I look at the book the more I see what a great reference book it is. Peter
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Interested in all aspects of militaria/military history but especially insignia and history of non regular units with a Liverpool connection Members welcome in my private Facebook group “The Kings Liverpool Regiment ( 1685-1958 )” |
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£42.50 post free is cheaper than when it was first published. Then it was £65.
David |
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Yep - I did the £42.50 acquisition a couple of months ago.
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I nearly bid against you, unknowingly. I decided not to bid as I was not sure if I already had the book.
Well done, a nice buy.
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This is a superb book, the illustrations excellent and covering every unit of the (then) modern era. Necessarily each Regiment & Unit gets a succinct write up but that still turns it into a 'monster' of a book.
I was serving when his letter turned up seeking information and I remember thinking what a labour of love to complete - I was delighted to see it hit the bookshelves. I'm more interested in the earlier years but still take a huge delight skimming through this every so often. Well worth the asking price from the author. |
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